Stage 2 Watering Restrictions
On Monday, August 24, the City of Austin enacted Stage 2 mandatory watering restrictions because of the exceptional drought in Central Texas.
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Putting The 2008-2009 Drought Into Perspective
You know things aren’t quite right when normally arid West Texas is lush and green while Central and South Texas is brown, toasty and all but burned up. This unusual pattern is part of the makeup of an exceptional drought that currently grips about a third of the state. The LCRA's Chief Meteorologist, Bob Rose, shares his thoughts on the current drought.
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Watering For Distressed Trees
The exceptional drought central Texas has experienced this year is taking its toll on some of Austin’s trees. Find out when and how much to water.
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The Heat Is On
If you’ve watched the news lately, or just stepped outside, you know that this summer has been one for the record books.
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Go With The Slow Flow
Nationwide, the need for cost-effective and environmentally sustainable stormwater management tools has led to an increasing number of “rain gardens” installed in public areas and on private lands.
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Environmental Round-Up
Each issue we bring you news and information from other City and regional environmental groups. See what's in store this month.
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